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MOT reliability

Honda Nsr

382 vehicles · 1,819 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 382 Honda Nsr vehicles and 1,819 completed MOT tests, the Honda Nsr has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,990 miles.

382
Vehicles
1,819
MOT tests
1,153
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Nsr problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Nsr MOT tests:

  • Other78%
  • Brakes11%
  • Steering11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Emissions & nuisance0%

Honda Nsr pass rate by age

How the Honda Nsr's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
14082%
23889%
34986%
46676%
56475%
67675%
76073%
86875%
96578%
107968%
117274%
127667%
137573%
146277%
154971%
165675%
175973%
183770%
194969%
203876%

Fuel types: Petrol (378), Diesel (2), Other (2)

Most common Honda Nsr MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Nsr MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (50 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (49 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (35 times)
  4. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (31 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (30 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (27 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (23 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (23 times)
  9. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (21 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (20 times)
  11. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (20 times)
  12. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (19 times)
  13. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (18 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (15 times)
  15. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (15 times)

Honda Nsr pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 7 15 80% 13,206
2020 6 19 100% 11,369
2019 6 24 88% 13,601
2018 13 48 90% 16,742
2017 14 53 85% 16,335
2016 1 4 75% 9,276
2015 5 5 100% 8,744
2014 5 21 95% 17,047
2013 2 7 86% 19,423
2012 5 28 96% 14,001
2011 6 30 97% 17,869
2010 8 35 97% 10,001
2009 4 7 100% 10,929
2008 2 28 79% 28,844
2005 3 23 70% 26,753
2004 7 76 67% 27,959
2003 15 129 77% 20,678
2002 19 183 69% 30,743
2001 18 144 67% 26,779
2000 16 93 74% 22,678
1999 12 104 67% 26,295
1998 10 55 58% 16,252
1997 7 35 91% 25,068
1996 14 44 89% 16,408
1995 15 69 83% 36,733
1994 29 125 84% 22,728
1993 15 63 86% 23,504
1992 29 75 85% 16,654
1991 17 50 82% 15,382
1990 20 66 88% 17,708
1989 10 36 78% 19,288
1988 10 30 83% 13,649
1987 18 52 83% 12,979
1986 8 17 88% 24,340
1985 2 11 82% 14,414
1984 2 11 91% 13,470

Honda Nsr reliability FAQ

Across 382 Honda Nsr vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Nsr MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).

The typical Honda Nsr in our data has covered around 19,990 miles.

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